Mighty Squadron That Will Carry Flag to Pacific
Washington intensifies focus on Japan as the Atlantic fleet sails around Cape Horn to the Pacific. Analysts warn Japan may seize the Philippines quickly, while U S defenses are examined and reinforced. The article details ships in the fleet including Oregon and Montana, lists dispositions, and cites Austrian military views on potential invasion risks and the need for stronger coastal defenses.
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Mighty
Pacific
Washington
Japan
United States
Navy Department
Atlantic
Navy
Philippines
Tennessee
Iowa
Indiana
Massachusetts
Texas
New York
Brooklyn
Minneapolis
Columbia
Olympia
Military Service Institution
America
Ignez Rodic
N. S. Jarvis
United States Army
Russia
Simi
Western
Europe
Union
California
Virtue in Harmony in Missouri German Colony
An essay praises German immigrant colonies in Gasconade County Missouri for cooperation and self sufficiency. It notes orderly evolution from colony to prosperous towns with schools churches roads and mills, and warns against patronizing outsiders and sending wealth away. The piece highlights lack of paupers and strong local economy as evidence of success.
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United States
Gasconade County
Missouri
St. Louis
Mississippi Valley
West
Opportunities Near Home For Rural Youths In Business
Sociology students note pessimism about farm youth success but see broad chances for small town entrepreneurs. Growth of cities and towns creates opportunities via local industries and natural advantages. Kin ties keep youths close to home, boosting local business by fostering early ventures in hometowns.
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United States
Fairness in wages and local produce prices
A reflection on economic fairness argues day laborers deserve earnings equal to their work and that merchants should support nearby farmers. It criticizes buying carloads from distant towns when local farmers offer comparable or better potatoes at lower costs and warns against paying commissions in such cases.
Local fruit drying and canning ventures urged
The article notes recurring rot and unsold fruit due to poor transport and low city prices. It proposes small drying and canning establishments as a profitable, community benefiting solution.
Storekeepers urged to clear aging stock at actual cost
The piece argues for selling obsolete or perishable goods at cost to prevent waste and pass savings to neighbors, citing the need to keep shelves stocked with affordable items and reduce losses from items that decline in value.
Advertising Prices Draw Readers to Local Stores
Merchants value the home paper as a medium to reach customers. Well written ads with clear price points grab attention since readers want to know the cost of goods.
Local Dollars and Community Wealth Principles
A community gains wealth when dollars earned locally or brought in from outside circulate within it. The idea emphasizes retention of money to strengthen the local economy and support community prosperity.
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Monadnock
Wyoming
Monterey
Coast Defense
West Virginia
Colorado
Maryland
Pennsylvania
United States Navy
Charleston
Milwaukee
South Dakota
Chattanooga
Cincinnati
Galveston
Raleigh
Chicago
Boston
Yorktown
Oncord
Helena
Wilmington
Annapolis
Princeton
Alaska
Porto Rico
Cuba
Hawaii
Naval Milia
Florida
Monitor
Nevada
Arkansas
Miantonomah
Amphitrite
Terror
Puritan
Mississippi
Idaho
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Michigan
North Carolina
Montana
Chester
Birmingham
Salem
Etawa Benecres
Tokio
Nagoya
Connecticut
Louisiana
Minnesota
Vermont
Kansas
Es Dees Wad Enboy
Virginia
Kearsarge
Kentucky
U.S. Cruiser
Canada
San Francisco
Equator
Callao
South
Anerica
Straits OF Magellan
Rio DY Janeiro
Sandy Point
Hampton Roads
Bidwcasdoneesers
Stenwee
United Rye
United Japan
Vic
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